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Aug 2, 2023

 

Thomas Lee Brinegar of Westernport passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, celebrating 91 years of a wonderful life.

 

After months of failing heath, he died peacefully at UPMC Western Maryland Hospital surrounded by the love and prayers of his wife, daughter and son-in-law.

 

Tom was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend,...

Aug 2, 2023

 

Rachael A. Dayton, 86 of Westernport left this world peacefully on August 2, 2023 surrounded by her loved ones and holding her daughter Becky’s hand until her last breath.

 

She was born January 12, 1937 to the late Larry and Fannye Audine. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ralph E. Dayton who passed away in...

Jul 21, 2023

William Joseph Marley Jr., 74, of Barton, MD, passed away on July 21, 2023, at UPMC Altoona Primary Stroke Center. Born on September 27, 1948, in Frostburg to the late William Joseph Marley Sr. and Anna Mae (Sleeman) Marley, Bill will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Bill is survived by his wife of 52 years, Pam (Dye)...

Jul 17, 2023

 

 

June L. Symons Clark, 97 of Barton passed away at Egle Nursing and Rehab, Lonaconing, MD on July 17, 2023. Born in Barton June 17, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Charles Edgar and Delma Mae (Barnes) Symons and Nina (Mongold) Symons.

 

She was preceded in death by her loving husband William J. Clark, and...

Jul 15, 2023

 

Dorothy Lee (Reno) Whetzel, 88, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family.  

 

Born August 14, 1934, in Westernport. She was the daughter of the late James Reno and Mary (Davey) Reno. Dorothy lost her mother at a young age and was raised by her late sister, Elva (Reno) Baer. She is also proceeded in death by her...

Jul 7, 2023

 

Thomas Edgar Bryan, III, 49 of Luke passed away at his home unexpectedly on July 7, 2023. 

Born on August 7, 1973, he was the son of the late Thomas Edgar Bryan, Jr.  and Carole Ann (Parsons) Bryan Evans. He was also preceded in death by his siter, Patty Wilmoth.

Tommy was once employed at the Luke Exxon, and...

Jul 6, 2023

 

 

Bishop Henderson Wheeler Sr., 84 of New Creek, West Virgina passed away on July 6, 2023. Bishop Wheeler was born February 12, 1939, to Alton Wheeler, Sr., and Annie Bell Waiters-Wheeler.  Henderson Wheeler was a native of Ocala, Florida.  His family moved to Dayton Beach, Florida, where he completed formative education through the Volusia County school system.  After...

Jun 29, 2023

 

Vernon Bittinger, 73 of Cumberland, raised in Mill Run, Westernport passed away on June 29, 2023 at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown. 

Born October 22, 1949 in Westernport, he was the son of the late Paul and Charlotte (Jones) Bittinger. He was also preceded in death by his infant children, Erica Corrine and Japeth Benjamin; his brother, Paul Bittinger;...

May 28, 2023

 

Robert Steven Brandlen, 59, of Bloomington passed away on May 28, 2023.  

Born September 29, 1963, he was the son of the late Robert and Mary (Jack) Brandlen. He was also preceded in death by a brother, David “Mudball” Brandlen. 

Steve was a devoted Maryland Terps fan. He enjoyed watching movies, checking the stock market, listening to music...

May 3, 2023

Lois (Moore) Wilt, 90, of Lonaconing passed away on May 3, 2023. In accordance with her wishes, funeral services will be private.

Apr 28, 2023

Mark Jacob Turner, 46, raised in Mill Run passed away on April 28, 2023 after a yearlong long battle with cancer.

Born January 21, 1977, he was the son of Anne Marie (Eline) Turner and the late Fred Franklin Turner. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Dorothy and Robert Eline, Sr. 

Mark was a family man, he...

Apr 24, 2023

Margaret Ann “Maggie” Peebles, 75, of Westernport passed away on April 24, 2023.

Born September 12, 1947 at Franklin, she was the daughter of the late Willard Miller and Anna (Trenum) Miller Bishop. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Louemma Jane and Viola Whetzel; niece, Robin Smith; and her first husband, Robert Watson. 

Maggie was a 50...

Apr 17, 2023

Barton, MD

Robert Wesley “Wildman” Ritter, 70, of Barton passed away on April 17, 2023.

Born November 15, 1952, he was the son of the late Frances (Smith) and Clyde Ritter. He is also preceded in death by a brother, Frank Ritter. 

Wildman loved life, his family and his pets. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. 

He is survived by his...

Apr 10, 2023

 

Kermit Ray Perkins, 66, of Westernport, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2023, after a very long battle with Lewy Body Dementia. 

Kermit was born September 10, 1956, in Summersville, WV.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray Perkins, Jr. and Ernestine (McClung) Perkins Ragland.  

He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Patty and Dan...

Apr 2, 2023

 

Keyser, WV

Valerie Rose (Stephen) Knisley, 68, of Keyser passed away peacefully on April 2, 2023.

Born July 20, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Olin and Rosaline (Nelson) Stephen, Barton, MD. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Joann Hyde.

Valerie graduated with the Valley High School class of 1972. She had once worked...

Apr 2, 2023

Westernport, MD

Dale Ryan, 74, of Westernport died on April 2, 2023 at his residence after a battle with cancer. 

Born December 17, 1948 at Potomac Valley Hospital in Keyser, he was the son of Richard and June (Michaels) Ryan. Dale was the husband to Kathy (Raines) Ryan; father to Sean Ryan; stepfather to Erin, Michael and Alison Whelan; grandfather to...

Mar 28, 2023

Robert “Bob the barber” Mullen, 75 of Frostburg and formerly of the Tri-Towns community passed away on March 28, 2023.

Born January 10, 1948, he was the son of the late Robert Mullen and Betty (Newcomb) Mullen Dick.

Bob was a master barber and business man. He was known as “Bob the barber” and many...

Mar 25, 2023

Westernport, MD

Dorothy (Kalbaugh) Biggs, 98, of Westernport passed away on March 25, 2023.

Born December 18, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Victor and Bertha (Poland) Kalbaugh. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Harry Biggs  Sr.; grandsons, David Brown and Austin Crotts; son-in-law, Stephan Dollinger; and many siblings. She...

Mar 24, 2023

James Edward Clark, 92, of Barton, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023 at home.

Born January 7, 1931, in Barton, he was the son of the late Edgar Franklin and Myrtle Marie (Montgomery) Clark.  He was also preceded in death by his wife of 54 years Barbara Elizabeth (Burke) Clark; his son James E. Clark Jr.;...

Mar 23, 2023

Frostburg, MD

Clayton Vanlier Peck, 22, from Frostburg, and formerly of Piedmont, WV, went to be with the Heavenly Father on Thursday, March 23, 2023, in Fairmont, WV.

Born on April 5, 2000 in Cumberland to father, William E. Peck Jr. “Poochie” of Frostburg and mother, Rhonda L. Ward of Elizabeth City, NC. He was...